Bar tape - bar tape - bar tape...
02-20-07, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by humble_biker
Bah! These guys are crazy with the sissy padded bar tape, "ewww, my hands hurt." You should be riding Benotto ribbon like a real man! Bunch of whiners, who ever heard of cycling without numb hands!?
I actually like the Benotto stuff....bought 10 rolls of the stuff from some guy on ebay last year....have it on 3 of my bikes now.
02-20-07, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by marengo
Um, I know I'm new here and all but I really don't understand these comments about trying to peel the tape off the back of the cork wrap. If the stickyness so offends you, why not just leave the paper on it?
02-20-07, 01:16 PM
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I've been able to re-wrap Cinelli black cork if I re-do it right away and if I remove it slowly.
This stuff has lasted several years and several thousand miles compared to other types that last only one year.
Al
This stuff has lasted several years and several thousand miles compared to other types that last only one year.
Al
02-20-07, 07:46 PM
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Deda synthetic tape has a very mild backing stripe in the center. You can rewrap it all day long.
02-24-07, 02:58 PM
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Let me be the first to mention Fizik Microtex tape. That stuff is the grippiest bar tape that I've ever tried. Wet, dry, sweaty, you won't slip off.
02-24-07, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by supcom
For a first timer, best to get non-adhesive tape because I guarantee you will be unwrapping half of it to get it right.
Just shows what you know, I just wrapped my first set of bars, and made it all the way through. Yep, wrapped and caped and everything in one go with the beautiful Cinelli Cork with the backing on it. And I will not be unwrapping half of it to get it right!
Nope, since I wrapped the wrong way (top to bottom) and it try's to peel when I ride, I'll be unwrapping the whole thing.
DOH!!!!!
That being said, I do like the way it feels and the way it looks, so I'll probably be doing it again with another roll of the exact same thing.
-- James
02-24-07, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Philatio
can you peel the adhesive off of the back on cinelli tape? I've encountered some before with which it was possible to do this... I found a color I need that only matches exactly from cinelli, but I hate that adhesive.
02-24-07, 07:11 PM
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Salsa Classico is nice; kind of like cloth:
I fill the extra groove with shoe goo prior to wraping the bars:
I fill the extra groove with shoe goo prior to wraping the bars:
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02-24-07, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Mach42
Let me be the first to mention Fizik Microtex tape. That stuff is the grippiest bar tape that I've ever tried. Wet, dry, sweaty, you won't slip off.
Looks good, feels good, but it is difficult to apply well as it does have a very tacky adhesive strip and will tear if not handled carefully if you need to unwrap it. Not one for beginner wrappers really.
The tip here is to get your shop to fit it as the onus is on them to do it right and they can only charge you once even if they stuff it up ( and a good one only stuffs up once).
02-24-07, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by I_bRAD
just get the cinelli
Does Profile still make bar tape? Their synthetic cork was pretty nice, too, although it ripped more easily than Cinelli cork.
02-25-07, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by rodrigaj
What, no genuine leather Brooks tape? I'm shocked, shocked.
02-25-07, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mcoomer
Specialized Bar Phat or Super Bar Phat! This is good tape with a light adhesive backing and the gel rocks. I replaced the stock white bar tape on my Tarmac with Bar Phat when the bike shop was building my bike and I like it a lot. It's hard to describe but the gel gives the bar a very comfortable feel. It isn't squishy, just compliant enough to be comfortable and absorb vibration. I would assume that the gel would help prevent numbness and tingling but I don't know that for a fact.
02-25-07, 02:34 PM
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I recently got some Bontrager and loved it. No road vibe, and a great feel. Cork also kicks butt, the Nashbar stuff is great! Put some on my Super Sport project with moustache bars. Great feel and thick.,,,BD
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02-26-07, 04:05 AM
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[QUOTE=urbanknight
Does Profile still make bar tape? Their synthetic cork was pretty nice, too, although it ripped more easily than Cinelli cork.[/QUOTE]
Yup. I've got some on my fixed gear right now.
Does Profile still make bar tape? Their synthetic cork was pretty nice, too, although it ripped more easily than Cinelli cork.[/QUOTE]
Yup. I've got some on my fixed gear right now.
02-26-07, 12:02 PM
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+1 on the cotton tape. Thats what I have used on my last 2 bars and I probably won't go back. It keeps my hands from getting too sweaty and gives a nice compromise between grip and softness. I haven't found any need for padding (or gloves for that matter) if I take some time adjusting my saddle and bars. But thats just me. Natural cork is nice too... but it tends to look dirty after only a few good rides.
02-26-07, 12:08 PM
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I don't know why the Borg would know anything about bar tape, but I recommend you use the Pyramid or Summit brand from your LBS. It's cork and is not self-adhesive. I love the stuff. Also, check out the instructions at https://www.parktool.com.
02-27-07, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by mjf
More Cinelli bar tape porn.
02-27-07, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by mjf
More Cinelli bar tape porn.
is that a top--->down tape job? i've always heard not to do it, but damn that looks so clean without the finishing tape there.
i used Deda tape on all my bikes, its just the best i've tried and it looks very classy when wrapped correctly. I tried Stella Azzura tape in white, but it looked god awful (although it was very comfortable)
02-27-07, 07:54 PM
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That tape is on there every bit as good as one with electrical tape all over the end. There is reversed electrical tape under the bar tape, you have to cut and scrape for a while to remove it.
02-27-07, 08:20 PM
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How do you keep the exposed tape edge from rolling up as your hand slides naturally towards the hoods?....BD
Just saying it would drive me nuts, that's all.
Just saying it would drive me nuts, that's all.
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